AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
16,685 km
10,368 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
16,685 km
10,368 mi / 9,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
279°
west

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AFD SAN
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code AFD SAN
ICAO Code FAPA KSAN
City Port Alfred San Diego
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 307 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 32.730000, -117.190000

Port Alfred (AFD) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 16,685 kilometers (10,368 miles / 9,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:23 in Port Alfred, it's 02:23 in San Diego. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Alfred Airport (AFD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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